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penchant

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Definition:

(n.)A very strong preference or liking of something. An urge or inclination to do something.

Pronunciation:

pen - chunt

Also Known As:

proclivity, desire, affinity

Examples:

"He ran across a book in the library on the care of the body, and promptly developed a penchant for a cold-water bath every morning..." Jack London, Martin Eden

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